ATI RN
ATI Community Leadership Disaster and Neuro Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with Trigeminal neuralgia who is suddenly experiencing severe pain on the left side of the face. The nurse identifies which classification of medications is most effective in treating this type of pain?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Anticonvulsants, like carbamazepine, are first-line for trigeminal neuralgia, stabilizing nerve activity to reduce neuropathic pain. Analgesics are less effective, antibiotics treat infections, and antihistamines address allergies, none of which target this pain.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is providing education regarding biologic threats. When discussing anthrax, which of the following should be included as potential portals of entry? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
Correct Answer: B,C,E
Rationale: Anthrax enters through the integumentary system (
B) via skin cuts, respiratory system (
C) via inhalation, and gastrointestinal system (E) via ingestion. The central nervous system (
A) and renal system (
D) are not primary entry points.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is working on discharge planning for a 25-year-old hospitalized client diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The client has significant bilateral lower extremities muscle weakness. Which of the following facilities should the nurse expect this client to be discharged to?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A rehabilitation facility (
C) offers specialized therapies to improve mobility and function for MS patients with significant weakness. Home care (
A) is less intensive, sub-acute care (
B) is for less specialized needs, and skilled nursing (
D) is for long-term care.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is delegating tasks to assistive personnel. Which of the following should the nurse consider when using one of the five rights of delegation?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The 'right person' in the five rights of delegation requires assessing the assistive personnel's experience and competency to ensure they can perform the task safely. Ability without assistance, rapport, and availability are secondary to competency.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse enters the room of a client and discovers the client with new right-sided weakness and slurred speech. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Calling for help is the first action for a suspected stroke, indicated by right-sided weakness and slurred speech, to activate the stroke team. Thrombolytics (
A) require diagnosis confirmation, water (
C) risks aspiration, and carotid massage (
D) is irrelevant.